The Ministry of Construction (MoC) and South Korea’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) recently held an inauguration ceremony for the Vietnam- South Korea Cooperation Center for Smart Cities and Construction Technology (VKC) at the Academy of Managers for Construction and Cities (AMC) under the Ministry of Construction (MoC)

With a total investment capital of KRW7.5 billion ($5.53 million), VKC is established to promote research and training in smart cities and advanced construction technologies, thus contributing to the development of smart urban areas in Vietnam. This initiative aligns with Vietnam’s strategic goals and policies for sustainable smart city development by 2030.

The center also aims to foster research, training, and business connections between South Korean and Vietnamese enterprises and localities regarding smart cities and advanced construction technologies, further supporting Vietnam's urbanization process.

The center features several advanced technology facilities, including a South Korean smart city technology exhibition room, a smart city certification data center, a virtual reality experience area, and an education center. It also seeks to concretize Vietnam’s strategic policies for sustainable smart city development through 2030 and strengthen ties between Vietnam and South Korea in general, and between the two ministries in particular.

According to Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyen Tuong Van, with South Korea’s extensive experience in urban management and smart city development, along with close collaboration between both parties, the center will make a significant contribution to realizing Vietnam’s national strategies for smart and sustainable urban development.

On this occasion, Deputy Minister Nguyen Tuong Van also called on the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Vietnam and the MOLIT to continue supporting the MoC in sharing information and experiences related to urban development regulations and policies, particularly in smart cities, social housing, and training urban and construction management personnel, in line with the  cooperation agreement between the two ministries signed on July 16, 2024. 

South Korean Ambassador to Vietnam Choi Youngsam emphasized the inauguration of the VKC is an important milestone marking the effective cooperation between the two countries.

The Ambassador also expressed his belief that the center will become a hub for technological cooperation in smart cities between South Korea and Vietnam.